The 22-year-old made the move to the Italian club on a season-long loan this summer after Ruben Amorim decided he wasn’t part of the plans at Old Trafford. ..Continue Reading
Even though he initially hoped to stay at the Theatre of Dreams and fight for his place—despite the arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko—his decision to leave seems to have paid off.
Last season, Hojlund scored just four goals in the Premier League for United, contributing to their disappointing 15th-place finish in the top flight.
But in only six appearances across Serie A and the Champions League, the £72m striker has already matched that tally under Napoli manager Antonio Conte.
Lazio star and fellow Denmark international Gustav Tang Isaksen shared how Hojlund is viewed in Italy after his tough spell in Manchester. “Yes, they always say he’s one of the best,” Isaksen told Viaplay Sport Denmark.
“So I think a lot of people have recognised how good he is,” Isaksen told Viaplay Sport Denmark. “They consistently say he’s among the top players, yes.”
Denmark coach Brian Riemer also appeared to take a subtle dig at United when discussing Hojlund’s performances in Naples.
Asked whether Hojlund could still succeed in England, Riemer said, via TipsBladet: “I think Rasmus has the quality for both leagues, without discussion.
“Does he fit in Italian football? Yes. There was no doubt about that, because he had already proven that.
“But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t fit in English football. On the contrary, I would almost say.”
He added: “The fact that he is now on a well-functioning team and has players around him who take pride in doing good for others helps to make the outcome for a striker like Rasmus, who needs to be serviced. It is more important than which league you play in.”
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